Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the US for men & women. Many colorectal cancers can be prevented or caught early when they are easier to treat. That’s why getting screened is so important.
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Gallbladder Cancer // Overview
Finding cancer early, when it’s small and before it has spread, often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that’s not always the case.
Bile Duct Cancer // The Basics
The bile ducts are a series of thin tubes that go from the liver to the small intestine. Their major job is to move a fluid called bile from the liver and gallbladder into the small intestine, where it helps digest the fats in food.
Boobies Make Me Smile // Feb 2021 Campaign
Our friends & partners at Spencer’s have kicked off their annual Boobies Make Me Smile Foundation February campaign in support of young adult cancer. Drop in to your local Spencer’s Gifts store and contribute to the cause! Click Here to support!…
Cervical Cancer // The Basics
You can lower your risk of Cervical Cancer by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix… the lower part of the uterus that connects to…
Pancreatic Cancer // Detection & Diagnosis
Can Pancreatic Cancer Be Found Early? Pancreatic cancer is hard to find early. The pancreas is deep inside the body, so early tumors can’t be seen or felt by health care providers during routine physical exams. People usually have no…
Pancreatic Cancer // Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be changed. Others, like a person’s age or family history, can’t be changed.
Pancreatic Cancer // What is it?
The most common type of pancreatic cancer, adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, starts when exocrine cells in the pancreas start to grow out of control…
Areola Tattoo Experience // Part 1
A story of strength, empowerment, and never giving up. #ThinkPink #BreastCancerAwareness
Areola Tattoo Experience 2020
This month, we’re proud to showcase two Fxck Cancer mini documentaries on two women who have battled breast cancer, undergone reconstruction, and are now receiving areola tattoos to complete the reconstruction process and close out this chapter in their journey.…